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Parliamentary Sessions

In News The Winter Session of Parliament was adjourned sine die recently, six days ahead of schedule. More about the news Productivity of the Parliament: Starting December 7, 2022, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha registered productivity of about 97 per cent and 103 per cent, respectively, according to a statement issued by the […]

Role of Governor in Law Making

In News The Governor’s assent is the most crucial act in the whole law-making process. Key Points Role of Governor in ‘Bill to Law’ Process:  A Bill passed by the State Assembly becomes law only after it is assented to by the Governor.  The Governor being a part of the State legislature, the process of […]

Parliament Committees

In News A recent revamp of the Standing Committees of Parliament could potentially worsen the relations between the government and opposition parties. Committees of Parliament About: Parliamentary Committees have their origins in the British Parliament.  A Parliamentary Committee is a panel of MPs that is appointed or elected by the House or nominated by the […]

Parliamentary Committees

In News Recently, a series of recommendations were given by the Ramacharyulu committee that studied the working of the Rajya Sabha secretariat and other procedural issues.  This is the first-ever comprehensive study of the Rajya Sabha secretariat.  Key recommendations Parliamentary Standing Committees: A dedicated hour in Rajya Sabha: The panel suggested that there should be […]

J&K: Delimitation Panel Redraws Political Map

In Context The Delimitation Panel proposed significant changes to the political map of J&K. Background Delimitation refers to the process of redrawing of political boundaries of the Lok Sabha seats and Legislative Assembly seats, to give representation to the population changes in a state.  J&K lost its special status with abrogation of Article 370 on […]

Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

In News  Recently, the Minister of Law & Justice has informed that the new Law Commission could take up the issue of the Uniform Civil Code. More In News  The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the second on amending the Preamble of the Constitution — were not introduced in Rajya Sabha even though they were […]

Proposal to limit Lokayukta’s Powers

In News  Recently, the Kerala government proposed to amend the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act with an ordinance. What are the proposed changes? The cabinet has recommended to the Governor that he promulgate the ordinance, which proposes to give the government powers to “either accept or reject the verdict of the Lokayukta, after giving an opportunity […]

Suspension of MLAs

In News Recently, the Supreme Court quashed a one-year suspension of 12 Maharashtra BJP MLAs. Background They were suspended after the government accused them of “misbehaving” with the presiding officer. They were suspended for a year for, as  called, “grossly disorderly conduct” in the House. Reasons given by the Court for Quashing Irrational act:  It […]

Formulation of the Union Budget

In Context With the economy still hurting from the pandemic, the upcoming Budget is likely to address concerns around growth, inflation and spending.  About Budget  The Union Budget of India is referred to as the Annual Financial Statement in Article 112 of the Constitution of India. The term ‘Union Budget’ is nowhere mentioned in the […]